ENGL-209 - Creative Writing; Short Stories - 3.00 Credits
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Course Details
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This course introduces students to creative techniques and major components of short story writing. The class is structured to include concept introduction, creative exercises, written exercises, story discussions, and short story workshops.
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Part of the:UNIVERSITY TRANSFER Department
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Course offered:Spring 2024 (January - April)
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Prerequisites : ENGL 060, or English 12 or English Studies 12 and/or English First Peoples 12 or permission of instructor.
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Course Outline
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Instructors Qualifications:
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Relevant Master's Degree.
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Office Hours:
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1.5 Per Week
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Contact Hours:
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45
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Student Evaluation
Procedure:
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Assignments 50 - 70%, Final 30 - 50%, Total 100 %.
Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
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Learning Outcomes:
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Upon completion of this course, the student should demonstrate knowledge, skills, and/or attitudes in the following:
write using variety of narrative techniques;
use workshop conditions to positive advantage;
respond critically to the processes of creative writing; and
be self-analytical about literary competence.
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Text and Materials:
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Bickam, Jack M. The 38 Most Common Fiction Writing Mistakes.
Gardner, John The Art of Fiction.
Roy, Ken. Horizons.
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Other Resources:
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Transfer Credits:
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For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
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Other Information:
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Current Course Offerings:| | | ENGL-209-V1 08 Jan 2024 - 19 Apr 2024 |
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